Crime Rate in Broomfield and The Walthams: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broomfield and The Walthams

The total recorded crimes in Broomfield and The Walthams, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broomfield and The Walthams crime rate of 16.48 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Broomfield and The Walthams, encompassing approximately 5,460 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (27.03% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Broomfield and The Walthams Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Puddings Wood Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Niblick Green with total crimes: 5

How safe is Broomfield and The Walthams?

To understand the safety of Broomfield and The Walthams, we need to analyze Broomfield and The Walthams crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Broomfield and The Walthams reported a higher crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 1,292 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broomfield and The Walthams witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Broomfield and The Walthams experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 1,202 crimes compared to 662. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broomfield and The Walthams witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Broomfield and The Walthams has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Broomfield and The Walthams Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broomfield and The Walthams has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 16.48 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Broomfield and The Walthams crimes were 1,292. The crime rate of Broomfield and The Walthams in 2024 was 236.62 (year) or 19.72 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broomfield and The Walthams were around 1,202 crimes with yearly crime rate of 220.14 (year) or 18.34 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broomfield and The Walthams)CrimesRank (Broomfield and The Walthams)CrimesRank (Broomfield and The Walthams)
Moulsham and Central358 14,312 13,248 1
Marconi107 21,371 21,014 4
St Andrews71 5946 51,149 3
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park85 4954 4926 6
Waterhouse Farm59 6704 61,001 5
Patching Hall49 9528 11830 7
Trinity53 8655 7602 9
Great Baddow East55 7569 9664 8
Boreham and The Leighs46 10583 8564 11
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville36 15430 14568 10
Springfield North39 13534 10397 13
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon41 11396 16376 16
Great Baddow West40 12512 12552 12
Galleywood30 17470 13388 15
Writtle22 18344 18394 14
Rettendon and Runwell38 14404 15279 18
Goat Hall32 16329 19357 17
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting21 19362 17271 19
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood11 24249 20230 20
Moulsham Lodge16 20190 24205 24
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield13 23202 22228 21
Chelmsford Rural West14 22233 21212 23
The Lawns14 21199 23219 22

Broomfield and The Walthams Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 670 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202537
March 202549
February 202532
January 202538
December 202453
November 202443
October 202441
September 202444
August 202466
July 202454
June 2024124
May 202442

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202512
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202425
September 202412
August 202419
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Broomfield and The Walthams in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broomfield and The Walthams postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Puddings Wood Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Niblick Green (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Fairway Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Condor Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Woburn View (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Cowlin Mead (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Moortown Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. North Court Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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